What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Master's position at LifePoint Hospitals Inc?
Job Info
02200 Social Worker Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. Reports to: Supervisor of Social work FLSA: Non-Exempt Education: Masters of Social Work required Licenses: Board Certified Social Worker in the state of North Carolina (LCSW or LCSW-A) prior to hire Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of hire. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives. Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external therapeutic services/interventions. Conducts therapy and therapeutic groups for patients daily. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan. Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns. Provides individual, family and group therapy. Non-Essential Functions
Posting Date: 2025-11-20T14:41:03 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1705 Tarboro St Wilson NC 27893